CDC is set to require a Covid-19 test for all international travelers entering the USA; travel to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands is unaffected, officials say. Starting January 26th, every person arriving in the United States via an international location will be required to show proof of a negative covid-19 test prior to entering […]
What’s the holiday season without spreading the Christmas joy? Giving back is an important part of who we are at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. Whether it’s how we treat employees, guests, or our local community — it’s important to us to make a lasting positive impact for those around us. Earlier this month, we had the special […]
It’s winter, even in the Islands! While we’ve heard rumors it’s starting to snow up north, that’s not the case in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Here, winter is one of the most beautiful times of year. That means warm, sunny days, delicious locally-inspired recipes, Caribbean-themed holiday songs, and New Year travel deals! Holiday Playlist Looking […]
There are many things to consider before traveling, especially now. From travel restrictions and cancelled flights to enhanced safety measures and border closures, traveling during the times of Covid-19 can be confusing. In these uncertain times, there are many questions travelers might have when planning. Should we stay domestic? Should you stay at a Hotel […]
It is with great excitement that we can share that the U.S. Virgin Islands and Bolongo Bay Beach Resort have reopened our doors to leisure tourism again. The territory recently began welcoming travelers back to the islands after a month-long lockdown on tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Bolongo Bay opened on October 1st. […]
– The Governor of the US Virgin Islands has implemented new travel restrictions banning travel to the USVI – Effective 8/19, Hotels, Timeshares, Airbnb and Guest Houses are prohibited from checking in new guests. – Bolongo Bay Beach Resort will close August 25, when last guests check-out, and reopen on October 1st. Effective immediately: Due […]
August 17th Update: Due to New Travel Restrictions issued banning leisure travel in the US Virgin Islands, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort will have to close for a little more than a month and will reopen again on October 1st. Per the Governor of the US Virgin Islands, various new travel restrictions have been implemented for […]
July 3 in the United States Virgin Islands is Emancipation Day, the most important public holiday for many islanders. The date commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the Danish West Indies on July 3rd, 1848. On that date, 9,000 enslaved black residents on the island of St. Croix, led by Moses “General Buddhoe” Gottlieb, […]